The 2025 NFL Draft is just days away and teams around the league are finalizing their boards in anticipation of the three-day event.The Cincinnati Bengals enter the draft with the No. 17 pick in the first round and could go in several directions with their first selection.Many NFL analysts expect the Bengals to focus heavily on the defensive side of the ball in the draft as they look to upgrade a unit that finished 25th in the NFL last season in points allowed per game.That could mean the Bengals look to upgrade their defensive line in the first round, while safety and even linebacker remain possibilities.If they chose to go the offensive route, the Bengals could grab an interior offensive lineman with their first pick to help protect quarterback Joe Burrow.While the Bengals could surprise the league and take a different approach, below are some of the names that have been rumored for Cincinnati at No. 17.Defensive TacklesDerrick Harmon, OregonHarmon is known as a disruptive presence on the defensive line who could give the Bengals more interior pass rush than they have had in the last several years. Harmon had five sacks and 11 tackles for loss last season with Oregon.Walter Nolen, MississippiA high-upside defensive tackle who was a consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school, Nolen had 10.5 sacks across the last two seasons with Texas A&M and Ole Miss.Kenneth Grant, MichiganA three-year starter who helped Michigan win a national championship during his time with the Wolverines, Grant had a career-high 7.5 tackles for loss last season. He's also proven to be effective as a pass rusher, generating three sacks in 2024.Defensive EndsMike Green, MarshallGreen enjoyed a breakout season as a junior at Marshall in 2024, leading the FBS in sacks with 17. Green also forced three fumbles.Shemar Stewart, Texas A&MAt 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, Stewart바카라 게임 웹사이트�s measurables and physicality are among the best at his position going into the draft. The team that drafts him will be betting on his impressive physical gifts to translate into Pro Bowl production.James Pearce Jr., TennesseeA three-year starter for Tennessee, Pearce had 17.5 sacks across the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Volunteers. ESPN ranks him as the third-best edge rusher in the class, behind consensus top-15 picks Abdul Carter and Mykel Williams.LinebackerJihaad Campbell, AlabamaThe Bengals haven바카라 게임 웹사이트�t drafted a linebacker in the first round since 2008, though Campbell바카라 게임 웹사이트�s explosiveness and potential could land him within the first 32 picks Thursday night. He had five sacks and an interception for the Crimson Tide last season.SafetiesMalaki Starks, GeorgiaA three-year starter for a Georgia team that won a lot of football games during his time at the school, Starks바카라 게임 웹사이트� football IQ, speed and ability to read the receivers gives him potential to be a very productive player in Cincinnati바카라 게임 웹사이트�s defensive scheme.Nick Emmanwori, South CarolinaEmmanwori has been praised by draft analysts for his impressive testing numbers, including a sub-4.4 time in the 40-yard dash. Ranked by ESPN as the No. 1 safety in the class, he had four interceptions in 2024.GuardsTyler Booker, AlabamaAt 6-foot-5, 321 pounds, Booker바카라 게임 웹사이트�s impressive size could prove crucial for the Bengals to protect Burrow and open lanes for the Bengals바카라 게임 웹사이트� running backs.Grey Zabel, North Dakota StateOne of the most versatile offensive line prospects in the class, Zabel played both tackle spots and both guard spots across five college seasons. ESPN ranks Zabel as the top interior offensive lineman in the class.Offensive TacklesJosh Simmons, Ohio StateSimmons missed most of Ohio State바카라 게임 웹사이트�s national championship season in 2024 with a torn patellar tendon but is highly regarded among evaluators for his quick angles and burst on the outside.Kelvin Banks Jr., TexasA three-year starter for the Longhorns, Banks drew high praise during the draft evaluation period for his ability in run-blocking schemes. His impressive size could also make him an asset in keeping Burrow upright.Josh Conerly Jr., OregonConerly tested well during the pre-draft process and would bring impressive tools to the Bengals바카라 게임 웹사이트� offensive line group. Conerly played a critical role on the line for Oregon as the Ducks reached the College Football Playoff in 2024.